Answer Overview

Response rates from 78.2k UK voters.

88%
Yes
12%
No
81%
Yes
12%
No
4%
Yes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security
0%
No, but reduce their sentences
3%
Yes, but only if the information was legally obtained

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @B5988HJanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, but only if the information was legally obtained and Yes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security.

 @B3H865Qanswered…4mos4MO

Yes, if the information was legally obtained and if releasing it doesn't threaten our national security.

 @B2WS4VN answered…5mos5MO

Yes they should. Whistle blowing is mostly encouraged in most industries, therefore protection should be given.

 @9DLN48Banswered…2yrs2Y

It would depend a lot on the specific instances. Whistle blowing deemed unnecessary should have consequences

 @8SQV9TVanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes if it was legally obtained and if it doesn’t threaten our national security

 @9Q63578answered…1yr1Y

Whistleblowers need protecting once validated. National security needs to be protected but there needs to be an elected independent body or jury to decide what is threatening to national security. Not government.

 @9PXZW99answered…1yr1Y

It depends what they are blowing the whistle on. Those reporting things such as abuse in care homes should certainly be protected.